Labi havuz, a popular area in Bukhara, centers around an artificial pond (havuz). Since the 16th century, it has been a vital spot, originally serving as a water source for residents and businesses. Today, it remains a central hub, with a monument to the beloved folk character Hoja Nasreddin nearby.

Adjacent to Labi havuz is the Kukeldash Madrasah, established in 1569. It stands as Central Asia's largest religious school, housed in a two-story building that also contains artisan workshops and souvenir shops.

Also near Labi havuz is the Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah, built in 1623. Initially a caravanserai for travelers, it was later converted into a religious school. Notably, its decorative elements include depictions of birds and animals, which are unusual in traditional Muslim architecture.

The Nodir Devonbegi Khanaka: built in 1620 as part of the Labi havuz complex in Bukhara, the Nodir Devonbegi Khanaka was originally a residence for dervishes.

The Khanaka is a multi-roomed building distinguished by two large minaret-like towers at its entrance and 28 small domes on its roof. Inside, the central domed hall features doors on three sides and a mihrab, or prayer niche, on the western wall. Cells are situated in the building's corners.

Over time, the Khanaka's function evolved, serving at various points as a madrasa, a shelter for travelers, and a mosque. Located in the Mulla Shamsiddin's Guzar area, it contains 14 individual cells.

There are 4 trading domes - Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpakfurushon, Toki Zargaron, Timi Abdullakhan.

To find authentic Uzbek souvenirs, explore the artisan shops within Bukhara's markets, the Trading Domes, or the vendor stalls near popular tourist sites. Bukhara is particularly known for its skilled, generational craftsmen who produce a range of items like knives, ceramics, and silver jewelry.

There are 2 madrasahs in this complex:

1. Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara, established in 1417, as indicated by a bronze door inscription, was the first madrasah built by Ulugbek. The portal tympanum identifies the builder as Ismail ibn Takhir ibn Makhmud Ispfargoni, possibly a descendant of artisans brought from Iran by Timur. Despite its relatively small size, the madrasah is architecturally significant, featuring a two-ayvan courtyard surrounded by two-story student cells (hudjras), domed lecture halls (darskhana), and a mosque at the entrance.

2. Constructed in 1652, the Abdulazizkhan Madrasah in Bukhara is an architectural landmark. Although its design may be considered flawed by some architects, its intricate decorative elements are undeniably captivating.

Poi-Kalon, meaning "foot of the Great," is a significant architectural complex in Bukhara, centered around the iconic Kalon Minaret. The ensemble features the minaret, the Kalon Mosque, the Miri-Arab madrasa facing it, and the Amir Alimkhan Madrasah.

The Kalon Minaret, built in 1127, is a towering 47-meter brick structure, tapering upward from its wide base. It was designed to call Muslims to prayer from its summit, and its walls are decorated with geometric patterns and religious inscriptions.

The Kalon Mosque, Bukhara's main Friday mosque, can accommodate 12,000 worshippers. Constructed in 1514, it replaced an earlier mosque destroyed by Genghis Khan. The mosque is known for its elaborate interior and exterior decorations.

The Miri Arab madrasa, established in 1536, was a renowned educational institution in Central Asia until 1920. It produced prominent religious figures, including the first muftis of Ufa and Russian Muslims. Despite being closed and its clergy repressed after the 1917 revolution, it reopened after World War II and became the only functioning madrasa in the Soviet Union during certain periods.

The Amir Alimkhan Madrasah, the last addition to the complex, was founded in 1915 by the last Emir of Bukhara. After the closure of religious institutions in 1924, it served as a library.

In Bukhara you can taste Bukharian plov - quintessential dish, reflecting its landscape and culinary heritage. This substantial rice-based meal, featuring meat, carrots, onions, raisins, and quail's egg, is cooked over an open fire and can feed large gatherings. Its distinctive, aromatic rice, combined with the rich meat, offers a unique culinary experience.

Also we can find manti, lagman, somsa, vagurri, different types of soups, vegeterian meals in our menu of Bukharian restaturants.